Church of St Augustine, Clutton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Augustine |
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| Location | Clutton Somerset, England |
| Built | c. 1290 |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Designated | 21 September 1960 |
| Reference no. | 1320766 |
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The Church of St Augustine is a special old church in Clutton, Somerset, England. It is an Anglican church, which is a type of Christian church. The first parts of the church were built a very long time ago, around the year 1290!
Even though it's very old, parts of it have been rebuilt over the years. This church is so important that it has been named a Grade II* listed building. This means it's a building that needs to be protected because of its history and special design. The church is named after St Augustine of Hippo, a famous saint.
The Church Tower
The church has a tall tower made from red sandstone. It has strong supports called buttresses that go up to pointed tops called pinnacles. This tower was likely built in 1726. Inside the tower, there are two bells. These bells were made in 1734 by a famous bell-making family called the Bilbie family.
Historic Monuments
Around the church, you can find some interesting old tombs. Two special tomb areas belong to the Broadribb family. These are also listed as Grade II buildings, meaning they are important historical structures. There are also three other monuments for the Broadribb and Purnell families that are listed.
A Famous Visitor
In 1780, a very well-known preacher named John Wesley visited the church. He wanted to speak from the church's pulpit, which is a raised stand where sermons are given. However, he was not allowed to use it. So, John Wesley gave his sermon from a stone in the churchyard instead! This shows how determined he was to share his message.
Church Connections
The Church of St Augustine is part of a group of churches. This group includes churches in Farmborough, Marksbury, Stanton Prior, and Cameley. All these churches are part of the larger area known as the archdeaconry of Bath.
See also
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
